PILOT CONTROLS GOING IN – March 28, 2019 The Switchblade's wings move, so getting the pilot controls out to the wing had to be done in a way so that the wing, when extended and locked into place,...
Update – March 28, 2019
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Update – March 25, 2019
TURBO EXHAUST INSTALLATION PROGRESSING – March 25, 2019 The stainless-steel exhaust system is being welded together specially for the Switchblade. The pipes shown in the image above are now...
Update – March 23, 2019
REMOTE ELECTRONICS INSTALLED – March 23, 2019 Once the rudder pedals were installed, we were clear to install the battery tray, and the remote electronics panel in the front baggage area. This front...
Update – March 21, 2019
RUDDER PEDALS INSTALLED – March 21, 2019 There was a bit of a work-out regarding the rudder pedal installation. We went through three different rocker angles to get the most efficient setup for the...
Update – March 18, 2019
FUEL TANKS FINISHED – March 18, 2019 All the fuel tank fittings were installed, and the baffles were placed inside the tanks before they were sealed up, ready for placement in the Switchblade. Owner...
Update – March 16, 2019
TRANSMISSION TEASER – March 16, 2019 We still have the patent to finish for the Switchblade transmission, so aren't showing that quite yet. The image below shows a cover plate for this transmission,...
Update – March 14, 2019
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STEERING – March 14, 2019 The other side of the steering connects to the control column, which was installed earlier. The steering wheels will mount to the top left and right...
Update – March 11, 2019
STEERING THE FRONT WHEEL – March 11, 2019 More work was finished, as we push ahead to first flight. Above you can see Sean installing the steering linkage to the front wheel. We had been awaiting...